Bobbo662s BAT Thread

[srsedate 118]

^^The curve only looks like a curve b/c of the texture. It won't look that way in the game. Trust me, that's how mine are made.

[Bobbo662 23]

@daddyo - there is a slight arc to the center front facade.

[el mexicano on the Border 0]

Hey Bobbo662 Heres a request for my Cj/ I sorry it's many pictures

I hope you can make this BAT. It's Valero and it has 12 pumps

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20002.jpg width=1276 align=baseline>

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20008.jpg width=958 align=baseline>

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20003.jpg width=636 align=baseline>

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20016.jpg width=1279 align=baseline>

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20014.jpg width=1280 align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20012.jpg width=956 align=baseline>

[Bobbo662 23]

Just an update - I have completed and tested the Super Target lot - as you can see, it's huge, but it does grow thanks due to the Mega Lot procedure.

 

Has now been uploaded to STEX - I hope you enjoy!!

 

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/2336/lot5ig.jpg align=baseline>

 

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/4053/lotnite5nd.jpg align=baseline>

 

and the Mega Lot procedure - as you can see the 12x15 lot does grow.

 

 

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@el mexicano on the border - thanks for the pictures of the station you've request.

 

[tntornadox 0]

 

Hey, just wanted to let you know, I have downloaded all of your retail lots, and are very fond of them. I have a retail request, since you seem to be on a super center roll as of late, here is a very unique concept. It is called Sears Grand, Sears version of a supercenter. They have rolled out 5 new test stores across the country, and it is showing positive results, it will be the growth vehicle for this company. The stores exterior is quite unique, which should be no problem for your skills.

 

I will link to pictures, seeing as for whatever reason, I can't get them to upload or link...

 

http://www.searsmedia.com/gallery/images/locations/GrandParkingLot_lg.jpg

(exterior of Sears Grand Las Vegas)

http://server2.pictiger.com/img/56493/picture-hosting/sg.jpg

(Sears Grand logo, as it appears on the front of the building between the two entrances)

 

Note: If you are facing the store, the right hand side has the Garden Center and the Auto Center; while the left side of the store has Merchandise Pick-Up (complete with car canopy and small parking area).

 

(FYI- the grand in Sears Grand lights up an orange color at night, not red)

[el mexicano on the Border 0]

 Here are the pictures you requesed

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20025.jpg width=957 align=baseline>

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20019.jpg width=1279 align=baseline>

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20024.jpg width=1277 align=baseline>

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Laredo%20021.jpg width=1273 align=baseline>

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//IMG_0376.JPG width=1278 align=baseline>

[Bobbo662 23]

I'm doing a particular Valero gas station for el Mexicano on the border's cj - Though I've done some things differently by adding the 2 dumpsters and extending the wooden fence, and adding a old type of light pole. 

 

The turquious awanings, I tried darkening them as you can see in the gmax view - but in the day view they still look bright.  So I have to work on that.  But here's what I've done so far ...

 

http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/3743/daygmax2od.jpg align=baseline>

 

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[Bobbo662 23]

Well I figured it out - and fixed the texture on the awaning.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4821/day027np.jpg align=baseline>

[SimGoober 2,351]

hey, that looks good!  Don't forget a few small clutter items on the sidewalks... some newspaper machines, and a trashcan or two.  Give it a more natural feel..

[el mexicano on the Border 0]

Looks like the real thing. Don't forget the the details.

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//d2.JPG width=1278 align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//d1.JPG width=1277 align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//d4.JPG width=1277 align=baseline>

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//d3.JPG width=1278 align=baseline>

 

[Bobbo662 23]

el mexicano on the border - here's what I got done so far.  I put in the flags like you asked me, and the one sign on the fence.  I redid the dumpster area made an enclosure for the dumpsters.  Though I made an old fashion wooden light pole to shine down upon the dumpsters, so the workers can see where they are dumping the trash.  I also put newspaper boxes in (to fill in the front of the store) per Simgoober -  which is a great idea (more realistic look).  I will add the other signs to the windows.

My question is do you want any graffitti on the walls like on the other side, or back wall???

 

Here's what it looks right now at 1:55 am.

 

 

Well, I'm going to bed ....

 

Simgoober - Thank you for your suggestions, and comments.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

Hey, this looks cool! Your roof textures are getting better and better, too. This one is pretty much perfect IMHO. Maybe some more smudges around the roof junk and the edges (6459978-style), but that's about it. The fence and those containers are a great touch, too, and with what you have learnt when making the texture for the awning, you could improve some of your older BATs considerably, which had glaring blue or green roof textures.

But first, I will keep watching this great BAT develop.

[Bobbo662 23]

To el mexicano on the border:  Here's an update to the Valero main building.  Some changes have been made, I resest the fence between the dumpsters and the building back alittle to allow  parking.  I tweaked with the flags, added the window signs, but to be honest - you're not going to see them in the game because of the awnings covering up the upper part of the windows.  Lights are added but they don't look too bright - but will definately see in the game (I'll test it though before I upload to STEX).  Added 2 trash cans to give more filler.  Lights are on the other side of the building (left side) 3 of them with concrete sidewalk.

Here are the pix:

 

 

 

Let me know el mexicano on the border if you see things you have questions about or do not like.

I'm off now to watch American Idol with Azul - my little chihuahua - he gets a big kick out of Simon - Ciao

[Bobbo662 23]

I've rendered the main building - and it looks good - along the back side of the building on the edge of the property I placed the wooden fencing that you see along side the building that also surrounds or enclose the dumpsters (see pix above).

I've started working on the pump islands.  Enclosed is what I've done so far as of this evening.  The pump has the atm type of machine on the left side of the pump, the pump itself has one nozzle that handles all 3 levels of fuel.  I will be adding hoses, and the rest of the island the next couple of days.  Eventually there will be total of 12 pump islands under one huge canopy, as you see in the pictures that el mexicano on the border had submitted to me for his Cj.  El mexicano on the border - if you have any questions, or a problem that you see that is my oversight - pls let me know either here on the the thread or PM'ing me.   

 

Here's the pic.

 

 

Until next time be good, play nice and be civil to one another .....

[DJGspinNhitz 7]

Very nice as always. Can't wait to see the finished lot. WaWa next?

GQ

[Bobbo662 23]

I've basically finished the ploppable Valero station for el mexicano on the border - this lot holds 10 jobs on a 5x5 , there will be a growable and a highway sign that will be packaged together.

 

Ploppable day view

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ploppable night view

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[sim1234 62]

Wow, excellent BAT Bobbo! I'm looking forward to seeing it on the STEX!

[DJGspinNhitz 7]

Have you thought about transit enabling it and many of your other lots?

GQ

[CDI_spy 5]

Wow Bobbo... that's quite impressive... keep up the good work!

[Alexzero77 3]

Here are some of my BAT requests w/ pictures:

 

1.) BJ's Wholesale Club

Front: http://www.ba-inc.com/images/retail/bigbox/bjs.jpg

 

2.) Floridian Retro Publix

Front:

Side:

 

3.) Burdines (Great for your dead retail line!)

Front: http://www.conartinc.com/images/Burdines.jpg

 

4.) macy*s

Front: http://www.altoonporter.com/projects/retail/macy*s_prototype/_main.jpg

 

5.) Kmart

Front: http://www.granitestudios.com/portfolio/images/Mid/kmart.JPG

 

6.) Woolworth's

Front: http://www.meridianms.org/Assets/images/Woolworths-1.jpg

 

7.) JCPenny

Front: http://scifurnituremanufacturers.com/images/Outside-JCPenney.jpg

 

8.) Dillards

Front:

Front 2: http://www.rightwayplumbing.com/images/dillards.jpg

 

9.) Marshalls Megastore

Front:

 

10.) Winn-Dixie

Front: http://www.keenecon.com/Customers/WinnDixie/wD_CharlestonSC.jpg

 

On the 1 to 10 scale, 1 means I really want it and 10 means I want it, but not that bad.

[DuskTrooper 314]

Date: 2/5/2006 3:36:07 PM
Author: Alexzero77

Here are some of my BAT requests w/ pictures:

1.) BJ's Wholesale Club

Front: http://www.ba-inc.com/images/retail/bigbox/bjs.jpg

2.) Floridian Retro Publix

Front:

Side:

3.) Burdines (Great for your dead retail line!)

Front: http://www.conartinc.com/images/Burdines.jpg

4.) macy*s

Front: http://www.altoonporter.com/projects/retail/macy*s_prototype/_main.jpg

5.) Kmart

Front: http://www.granitestudios.com/portfolio/images/Mid/kmart.JPG

6.) Woolworth's

Front: http://www.meridianms.org/Assets/images/Woolworths-1.jpg

7.) JCPenny

Front: http://scifurnituremanufacturers.com/images/Outside-JCPenney.jpg

8.) Dillards

Front:

Front 2: http://www.rightwayplumbing.com/images/dillards.jpg

9.) Marshalls Megastore

Front:

10.) Winn-Dixie

Front: http://www.keenecon.com/Customers/WinnDixie/wD_CharlestonSC.jpg

On the 1 to 10 scale, 1 means I really want it and 10 means I want it, but not that bad.

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Please place ALL building requests into the official BAT request thread! Thank you!

[Alexzero77 3]

I know! But it seems that people actually LISTEN to requests that aren't in that thread.

[Bobbo662 23]

Note - Please make request in the proper thread (Request Thread) - thank you (or PM me). 

Here are updates to the Valero (el mexicano on the border) bigger pump area, highway sign.

 

 

 

the highway above is the ground level highway.  If everything is ok, I should have this uploaded onto STEX on Wednesday.

 

The lots (plop/grow) will be 5x6 due to the extra large canopy.  Both Lots will hold 10 jobs - I threw out my stats on pollution - but if I can recall air is like 3 water is like 4 and garbage is something like 8 (not high at all).

[Bobbo662 23]

My next project is for DJGspinnHitz - I'm doing a Wawa for the next project.  This is what I've done so far. 

 

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Wawa is a gas station and convience store combo - located mainly between Pennsylvania and Virginia, in the mid-Atlantic States.

[dev 47]

YAY! A WaWa! Definetly needed! Awesome stuff! Keep it up!

[Bobbo662 23]

Just an update - that's all.  Still need to add few more stuff - but here's what I got so far.

 

 

 

Day view

 

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and night view

 

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Wawa service station with store. Tomorrow I will be working on the canopy and pumps. 

[T Wrecks 10,209]

Looking nice! I love those bigger stores that don't have a totally flat roof for a change. One question about those black & white floor tiles inside, though: Aren't these actually a stereotype? I have seen them so often in computer games (ego shooters, for example), but I have never ever seen them in RL. Now I've never been to the US, so I can't tell about the situation there... just wondering...

[Bobbo662 23]

Hi T-Wrecks, thanks!  About the checkered black/white floors, well - some stores do, and some don't - but it's good for a safety reason to have black/white - incase like what happened to me when I was in a store (RL situation) ... I stopped off on my way to work one morning to get some juice and something to snack on when I slid acrosss the floor on a white coolergrill that an employee had laid acrosss the floor when he was cleaning the cooler out, and place the grill on the floor.  I fell (doing the splits - for the first time I might add ) and was polite that I did not sue the store.  So I would think black and white tiles are used for easily spotting things of that sort. 

But then the other reason is that I thought it looked better in my model, and I don't have too many floor tiles

[Bobbo662 23]

Well I worked on the pump for the upcoming Wawa service station.  Didn't take too long to do, pretty easy - I think I'll go back and re-do all my service stations.  Anyway - here's a pix in Gmax

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[DJGspinNhitz 7]

can I get a classic american hogie please!  WaWalooks awesome !!! thanks for making it!!!